South Carolina / Department of Social Services
Agency file
The Department of Social Services delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.
In 2026, this agency had 2,550 employees with median total compensation of $55,264; the highest distinct record was $250,000.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 2,550 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($55,264) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $78,220 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $52,843. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 64
Fire Safety Officer II/Department of Social Services
Jeffrey Watson works as a Fire Safety Officer II for Department of Social Services. Jeffrey earned $51,235 in 2026.
Fire Safety Officer II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Shane Brandenburg serves as a Fire Safety Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,235.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services
Latesia Jenkins holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,118.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services
Whitney Marshall holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,000.
Paralegal/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Caitlynne Havird serves as a Paralegal. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,000.
Procurement Specialist II/Department of Social Services
Paris Carr works as a Procurement Specialist II for Department of Social Services. Paris earned $51,000 in 2026.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services
Daniel Vasquez holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,831.
Eligibility Coordinator I/Department of Social Services
Crystal Coleman is a Eligibility Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $50,498.
Eligibility Coordinator I/Department of Social Services
Jukayla Johnson holds the role of Eligibility Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,498.
Eligibility Coordinator I/Department of Social Services
Shanna Hickmon is a Eligibility Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $50,498.
Eligibility Coordinator I/Department of Social Services
Alexandria Whetstone Pelzer is a Eligibility Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $50,498.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Michelle Harley serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,471.
Case Worker II/Department of Social Services
Reginald Wingfield is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $50,293.
Case Worker II/Department of Social Services
Latonya Fleming works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Latonya earned $50,293 in 2026.
Case Worker II/Department of Social Services
Georgetta Chilton is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $50,293.
Paralegal/Department of Social Services
Alexandria Guempel works as a Paralegal for Department of Social Services. Alexandria earned $50,279 in 2026.
Paralegal/Department of Social Services
Kathryn Watts is a Paralegal at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $50,279.
Paralegal/Department of Social Services
Mandy Donald is a Paralegal at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $50,279.
Paralegal/Department of Social Services
Dana Daw holds the role of Paralegal at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,279.
Paralegal/Department of Social Services
Stacie Henry works as a Paralegal for Department of Social Services. Stacie earned $50,279 in 2026.
Paralegal/Department of Social Services
Jennifer Colaneri works as a Paralegal for Department of Social Services. Jennifer earned $50,279 in 2026.
Case Worker I/Department of Social Services
Helena Mccree holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,266.
Paralegal/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Patricia Mitchell serves as a Paralegal. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,222.
Paralegal/Department of Social Services
Lindsey Childers works as a Paralegal for Department of Social Services. Lindsey earned $50,222 in 2026.
Case Worker II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, April Pinckney serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,144.
Eligibility Coordinator I/Department of Social Services
Kathleen Walker holds the role of Eligibility Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,135.
Case Worker II/Department of Social Services
James Sanders holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,000.
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Kimberly Smith serves as a Accountant/Fiscal Analyst. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,000.
Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services
Sylvia Flint is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $50,000.